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No Kev not yet. I was asking a carpet racer friend the other day about the best/fastest ESC's for spec racing and the first thing out of his mouth was well does it have to be ROAR approved? I wasnt sure how to answer him. He rattled off the names of a few of them that he felt were better/faster than others that were NOT ROAR approved but still had a blinky/spec mode.
The first Tekin blinky firmware unintentionally had timing advance. That is why it was quickly updated and the number of blinking LEDs went from 1 to 2. If you want to cheat, run that firmware. It's got a blinking LED.... ORCA also has a non (ROAR) legal firmware for their ESCs as well. That too is "blinky" but not ROAR legal. BTW, ORCA speedos were banned from all ROAR events for 6 month for releasing blinky firmware that wasn't approved by ROAR. Why stop there though, put an RS in an RSPRO case and use the extra room to add a small circuit to blink the 2 LEDs that show the ESC is in blinky mode. That way you can use all the boost and turbo you want.The whole point of blinky is to allow people to run whatever speedo they want and NOT have to spend money buying the fastest ESC of the month. They are all supposed to be equal.
It's not going to make a difference in the slightest, and yes, I would say we should at least try to stick to the ROAR rules, I believe that's part of the reason we're doing blinky and not open timing.
There has been alot of talk about what esc's are legal for blinky/spec racing. Here is approved list if it isnt on there. There is a reason whyCalandra Racing Concepts CRC4000 Advanced Electronics Black Diamond LV 2.1 software or higher Has a blinking blue light when the throttle is in neutral and when set to the no-timing profile #1Calandra Racing Concepts CRC4002 Advanced Black Diamond 2.1 software or higher Has a blinking blue light when the throttle is in neutral and when set to the no-timing profile #1Castle Creations Mamba Max Pro V1.26 Graupner GmbH & Co. GM-Genius 120 Yellow, Red, and Green blink fast and at the same time in neutral position when the zero mode is active V13.0 Users must use Mode 0-5 after factory reset or after delivery. Modes 6-9 have high speed timing, no LED blinking. No high speed timing is allowed to set with PC-software. Mode 2 is factory setting. If high speed timing, no LED blinking.Graupner GmbH & Co. GM-Genius 150 Yellow, Red, and Green blink fast and at the same time in neutral position when the zero mode is active V13.0 Users must use Mode 0-5 after factory reset or after delivery. Modes 6-9 have high speed timing, no LED blinking. No high speed timing is allowed to set with PC-software. Mode 2 is factory setting. If high speed timing, no LED blinking.Graupner GmbH & Co. GM-Genius 75 Yellow, Red, and Green blink fast and at the same time in neutral position when the zero mode is active Software Version V13.0 Users must use Mode 0-5 after factory reset or after delivery. Modes 6-9 have high speed timing, no LED blinking. No high speed timing is allowed to set with PC-software. Mode 2 is factory setting. If high speed timing, no LED blinking.Graupner GmbH & Co. GM-Genius 90 Yellow, Red, and Green blink fast and at the same time in neutral position when the zero mode is active V13.0 Users must use Mode 0-5 after factory reset or after delivery. Modes 6-9 have high speed timing, no LED blinking. No high speed timing is allowed to set with PC-software. Mode 2 is factory setting. If high speed timing, no LED blinking.Hobbico DTXM1300 Duratrax DE10 Brushless Programable ESC A blinking green LED will be displayed when the ESC is at 0 (zero) degrees of timing and the throttle is at neutral. Also, if the ESC is at any advancement in timing the LED will be solid greenHobbywing 81020000(blue) or 81020011(black) Justock Club SPEC N/A Zero timing and non-adjustableHobbywing 81020010(blue) or 81020011(black) Xtreme Stock 508 Zero timing the RED LED Flashes when the ESC is active and throttle in neutral position.Hobbywing 81020050 Xerun 60A-SD V2.1 (Blue) 508 Zero timing the RED LED Flashes when the ESC is active and throttle in neutral position.Hobbywing 81020051 Xerun 60A-SD V2.1 (Black) 508 Zero timing the RED LED Flashes when the ESC is active and throttle in neutral position.Hobbywing 81020170 Xerun 120A-SD V2.1 (Blue) 508 Zero timing the RED LED Flashes when the ESC is active and throttle in neutral position.Hobbywing 81020171 Xerun 120A-SD V2.1 (Black) 508 Zero timing the RED LED Flashes when the ESC is active and throttle in neutral position.Hobbywing 81020210 Xerun 120A-1S (Black) 508 Zero timing the RED LED Flashes when the ESC is active and throttle in neutral position.Hobbywing 81020211 Xerun 120A-1S (Blue) 508 Zero timing the RED LED Flashes when the ESC is active and throttle in neutral position.KO Propo 40051 VFS-1 BMC Ver 1.5 Contact Mfg for Firmware Upgrade Must use zero timing and zero Advanced Profile signified by blinking LED on switch.KO PROPO America 4100 BLZ-350 ESC Set to zero timing in firware. Cannot program any timing into ESCLosi LOSB9500 1/10th Xcelorin Brushless ESC 01.01.30 Must use zero timing and zero Advanced Profile signified by blinking color LEDLosi LOSB9503 MSC540BL-S Sensored ESC, 13.5T Limit There is no timing function available with this. There is no LED indication.LRP LRP80100 Ai Brushless Reverse N/A Non-updateable; SC has no modes that will give any timing increase.LRP LRP80150 Ai Brushless Pro Reverse N/A Non-updateable; SC has no modes that will give any timing increase.LRP LRP80400 SPX Brushless Super Reverse N/A Non-updateable; SC has no modes that will give any timing increase.LRP LRP80410 Crawler ESC N/A Non-updateable; SC has no modes that will give any timing increase.LRP LRP80450 SPX Brushless Bullet Reverse N/A Non-updateable; SC has no modes that will give any timing increase.LRP LRP80500 Sphere Brushless ESC N/A Non-updateable; SC has no modes that will give any timing increase.LRP LRP80705 SPX Zero Non-updateable; Zero timing when power profile is set to 0. Red LED will flash in neutral to indicate zero timingLRP LRP80905 LRP SXX Comp V2 1.3,1.5 Mode 3 timing must be set to 0″ signified by blinking blue LED in neutralLRP LRP809055 LRP SXX TC spec V2 1.3,1.5 Mode 3 timing must be set to 0″ signified by blinking blue LED in neutralLRP LRP80910 SXX Stock Spec Brushless N/A Non-updateable. Mode 3 timing must be set to 0″ signified by blinking blue LED when in neutral.LRP LRP80915 SXX Stock Spec V2 4.2,4.4 Desc: For Spec zero timing mode, both mode 2 (torque) and mode 3(timing) must be set to zero. Blue LED will blink in neutralNovak NOV1709 GTB 2 Sportsman Racing Brushless ESC Desc: When all timing is OFF, then white LED will be OFF to indicate no timing active.Novak NOV1710 Novak GTB N/A Novak NOV1711 Novak GTB Spectrum N/A Novak NOV1712 Novak Slyder Drift N/A Novak NOV1731 Novak Havoc 1 Cell N/A Novak NOV1732 Novak Havoc Sport N/A Novak NOV1733 Havoc 3S Brushless ESC (this ESC can be run on 2S or 3S) No timing built into ESCNovak NOV1735 Novak Havoc Pro N/A Novak NOV1740 Kinetic Racing Brushless ESC Version 1.0 software or higher ESC must be set at Timing Level = 1 or Zero Timing (default)Novak NOV1741 Kinetic 1S Racing Brushless ESC Version 1.0 software or higher ESC must be set at Timing Level = 1 or Zero Timing (default) **Note, this ESC will be shipping in August 2010Novak NOV1745 Havoc Pro SC Brushless ESC Version 1.0 software or higher ESC must be set at Timing Level = 1 or Zero Timing (default)Novak Electronics 1850 The Edge Brushless ESC w/Traxxas 000 There is NO timing in this ESC. The white LED will blink during start up to prove it works, but will remain off during all normal operation to indicate that timing is OFFNovak Electronics 1851 The Edge Brushless ESC w/Tamiya 000 There is NO timing in this ESC. The white LED will blink during start up to prove it works, but will remain off during all normal operation to indicate that timing is OFFSpeed Passion Cirtix Stock Club Race # 12280 No Timing adjustments-no LED Non-Programable Speed Passion EXT98802LPF LPF 2.1 ESC (Carbon, Silver, Blue) V508 Must use zero timing and zero Advanced Profile signified by blinking LEDSpeed Passion EXT98802LPF GT-LPF 2.0 ESC (Carbon, Silver or Blue Version) 508 Must use zero timing and zero Advanced Profile signified by blinking LEDSpeed Passion EXT98802Pro GT-Pro 2.0 ESC (Carbon, Silver or Blue Version) 508 Must use zero timing and zero Advanced Profile signified by blinking LEDSpeed Passion EXT98802PRO PRO 2.1 ESC (Carbon,Silver,Clue) V508 Must use zero timing and zero Advanced Profile signified by blinking LEDTekin TT1152 Tekin RS ESC 212 ** NOTE NEW SOFTWARE PROFILE** SPEC Non Timing Mode is displayed by LED 3&5 blinking when armed and in neutral position. AVAILABLE 10/20/2010Tekin TT1153 Tekin RS Pro 212 ** NOTE: NEW SOFTWARE PROFILE SPEC Non Timing Mode is displayed by LED 3&5 blinking when armed and in neutral position. AVAILABLE 10/20/2010Viper RC Solutions VTX10 #6VSVT10001 Sensored BL ESC w/ProGauge A19 Non timing indicated by GREEN blinking status LED next to letter S on V-port switch housing. In Race Modufied/Timing run modes the S LED will be off.Viper RC Solutions VTX10-Lite #6VSVT10002 Sensored BL ESC w/o ProGauge A19 Non timing indicated by GREEN blinking status LED next to letter S on V-port switch housing. In Race Modufied/Timing run modes the S LED will be off.Viper RC Solutions VTX10R #6VSVT10R01 Sensored BL ESC w/ProGauge A19 Non timing indicated by GREEN blinking status LED next to letter S on V-port switch housing. In Race Modufied/Timing run modes the S LED will be off.Viper RC Solutions VTX10R-Lite #6VSVT10R02 Sensored BL ESC w/o ProGauge A19 Non timing indicated by GREEN blinking status LED next to letter S on V-port switch housing. In Race Modufied/Timing run modes the S LED will be off.
